Mellyβs career initially started to take off in 2018 when singles such as βVirtual (Blue Balenciagas)β, βButter Pecanβ, and β772 Loveβ had begun to gain popularity alongside βMurder on My Mind.β
On August 3, 2018, Melly released his debut mixtape I AM YOU which included his popular single, βMurder on My Mindβ. It also included a sequel to the song called βMind on My Murderβ.
After leaving the studio with companions YNW Bortlen, YNW SakChaser, and YNW Juvy, on the night of October 26, 2018, Melly and his friends had been caught in a drive-by-shooting where SakChaser and Juvy were murdered. Melly and Bortlen were the only survivors of the attack.
While working on his sophomore mixtape, after the death of his friends, Melly had gained more attention and began to obtain cosigns from several rappers such as Young Thug, Trippie Redd, and Kodak Black. However, on January 3, 2019, Melly was arrested for possession of marijuana.
On January 18, 2019, while incarcerated, Melly released his sophomore mixtape We All Shine, which included one of his most influential cosignβs, Kanye West who was a feature on the song βMixed Personalities.β.
Melly was released from jail on January 25, 2019, and released βGangβ, the first day out single that had taken off after the hype around βMixed Personalities.β
After being released for only a month, on February 13, 2019, Melly turned himself in after a warrant was put out for him and Bortlen connecting to the murders of YNW Sakchaser and YNW Juvy. YNW Melly posted this to his Instagram on February 13:
To all my fans and supporters no I did not get locked up in Washington , but I am turning myself in today I want you guys to know I love you and appreciate every single one of y'all, a couple months ago I lost my two brothers by violence and now the system want to find justice.. unfortunately a lot of rumors and lies are being said but no worries god is with me and my brother @ynw.bortlen and we want y'all to remember itβs a ynw Family I love you @ynwsakchaser1 and @ynwjuvy #freeus
Prior to his incarceration, songs such as βMurder on My Mindβ and βMind on My Murderβ had gained traction making their way in the Billboard Hot 100 and gaining RIAA certifications in a matter of months. Speculations made people believe that the songs were related to the murders, however, they were soon put to rest due to the time of the recordings being almost two years prior to the shootings.
After spending months incarcerated, on November 22, 2019, he released his debut studio album, Melly vs. Melvin featuring his 9lokkNine-assisted β223βsβ.
After the rise of COVID-19 disease in 2020, on April 3, Melly had tested positive for the virus while awaiting trial. After being infected, Mellyβs lawyers tried to play this to his advantage and requested a medical release as conditions can worsen in the jail environment. Melly was denied release on April 17 and conditions have been said to worsen since.
After the release of fellow Floridian rapper Kodak Black, Mellyβs team had taken advantage and released βThugged Outβ to keep Mellyβs name alive in the industry. They carried on releasing singles throughout the year with artists such as Queen Naija and Hotboii.
Again, while still awaiting trial, on August 13, 2021, he released his sophomore studio album, Just A Matter of Slime, featuring his highly anticipated Lil Uzi Vert-assisted βMind of Melvinβ.
After prosecutors had claimed they had a confession of Melly admitting to the murders, on November 1, Mellyβs lawyers came out and denied the claims and said that Melly was just rapping a song titled β4:30 AMβ by Kevin Gates. Soon after, on November 30, Mellyβs trial had been set for March 7, 2022. - TippleTripple123
Virtual
YNW Melly Lyrics
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Walking out the ten in blue Balenciagas
I caught an opp, now I got blood on blue Balenciagas
Up that forty, let that pistol sing a melody
Fuck all of that talking, we can go to war
Leave your brain marinating on the boulevard
I got something that'll put you out your misery
Seven point six two, five point five six's, two-two-three
With that K, broad day, we hop out and spray
Young nigga world, young nigga way until my dying day
You ain't 'bout that action, boy let's not pretend
Caught you lacking after school and shot at all your friends
It go like one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten
Unload the clip, reload the clip, and then you spin again
And if they out when you come back then bitch you spin again
Congratulations, I just taught you how to spin a bin
We gon' pull up with them sticks and hop out with them choppers
Walking out the ten in blue Balenciagas
I caught an opp, now I got blood on blue Balenciagas
Up that forty, let that pistol sing a melody
Fuck all of that talking, we can go to war
Leave your brain marinating on the boulevard
I got something that'll put you out your misery
Seven point six two, five point five six's, two-two-three
Two-two-three, AR-15
Carbine 9's, they all on me
Fuck with me, you get murked
It ain't shit to put a pussy nigga on a shirt
Fuck all that talking, we all 'bout that action
We pull up with pistols, you know that we blasting
These niggas ain't really on it, they pussy
I swear to God all these niggas dramatic
Hold up, actually, I wanna fuck her
Pussy run up, we gon' put him on a t-shirt
With it, yeah, with it
Pull up on me with a TEC, huh
Run up on me, you get wet, nigga
Fuck with me, that's your regret
I got some niggas who really be with it
You niggas pussy, you pussy or friendly
You niggas pussy, you don't want no action
All of my niggas will turn you to past tense
We got Glocks with hundred rounds, huh
Catch an opp, kill an opp, lay him down
Fuck with us, you get murked, facts nigga
Big B's, double-O twenty-ten-nine, this brrat nigga
We gon' pull up with them sticks and hop out with them choppers
Walking out the ten in blue Balenciagas
I caught an opp, now I got blood on blue Balenciagas
Up that forty, let that pistol sing a melody
Fuck all of that talking, we can go to war
Leave your brain marinating on the boulevard
I got something that'll put you out your misery
Seven point six two, five point five six's, two-two-three
Yeah, Melly baby
And I'm back, yeah, yeah-eah
I'm on a whole 'nother fuckin' wave bro
Can't even swim with this shit I'm spittin', hah
(Young nigga world baby, young nigga world baby
Young nigga ways, yeah yeah)
I'm with them sharks fuck nigga, I'm for real, hey
The lyrics of YNW Melly's song "Virtual" paint a violent picture of a world where guns and violence are normalized. Melly talks about pulling up with guns, walking in Balenciaga shoes with blood on them, and shooting at his enemies. He boasts about his arsenal of weapons, including different types of guns and bullets. He also seems to revel in the idea of killing someone and leaving their "brain marinating on the boulevard." Furthermore, he claims that his actions are justified because he and his friends are "all 'bout that action" and anyone who challenges them will get "put on a t-shirt" as a warning to others.
Melly's lyrics can be interpreted in different ways, depending on the listener's perspective. Some may see the song as a depiction of the harsh reality of life in impoverished neighborhoods, where violence is a means of survival and self-defense. Others may view it as glorifying and promoting gun violence, which has become a major issue in the US.
Regardless of the interpretation, the lyrics of "Virtual" highlight the prevalence and normalization of gun violence in certain communities, and the need for a broader conversation about gun control and crime prevention strategies.
Line by Line Meaning
We gon' pull up with them sticks and hop out with them choppers
We will arrive with guns and get out with even bigger guns
Walking out the ten in blue Balenciagas
Stepping out of a $1,000 shoe brand
I caught an opp, now I got blood on blue Balenciagas
I shot the enemy, now I have blood on my expensive shoes
Up that forty, let that pistol sing a melody
Shoot that .40 caliber gun and let it create a musical sound
Fuck all of that talking, we can go to war
Don't waste time talking, let's start a war
Leave your brain marinating on the boulevard
Shoot someone and leave their body on the street as if it's cooking
I got something that'll put you out your misery
I own a weapon that will kill you and end your suffering
Seven point six two, five point five six's, two-two-three
Referring to different types of bullets used in guns
With that K, broad day, we hop out and spray
With an AK-47 gun, in broad daylight, we get out of the car and shoot
Young nigga world, young nigga way until my dying day
The world belongs to the younger generation until they die
You ain't 'bout that action, boy let's not pretend
You're not actually going to do anything, so stop pretending
Caught you lacking after school and shot at all your friends
I shot your friends after school while you weren't prepared for it
It go like one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten
Counting to ten before reloading the gun to shoot again
Unload the clip, reload the clip, and then you spin again
Empty the gun, refill it, and start shooting again
And if they out when you come back then bitch you spin again
If they're still alive when you come back, just keep shooting
Congratulations, I just taught you how to spin a bin
I just taught you how to reload and shoot your gun
Two-two-three, AR-15
Describing a firearm
Carbine 9's, they all on me
I have a bunch of guns on me
Fuck with me, you get murked
If you mess with me, you'll be killed
It ain't shit to put a pussy nigga on a shirt
It's easy to kill someone and put their image on a t-shirt
These niggas ain't really on it, they pussy
These people are not as tough as they act, they're cowards
I swear to God all these niggas dramatic
People are being overly dramatic and exaggerating their toughness
Pussy run up, we gon' put him on a t-shirt
If someone tries to harm us, we'll kill them and put their image on a shirt
With it, yeah, with it
Saying that they're always prepared and have weapons on them
Pull up on me with a TEC, huh
Trying to intimidate others by saying they're always armed
Run up on me, you get wet, nigga
If someone tries to surprise or ambush us, we'll shoot them
All of my niggas will turn you to past tense
All of their group will kill anyone who opposes or threatens them
We got Glocks with hundred rounds, huh
They have guns capable of shooting a hundred rounds of bullets
Catch an opp, kill an opp, lay him down
Catch the enemy, kill them, and leave their body on the ground
Big B's, double-O twenty-ten-nine, this brrat nigga
Referencing their group or gang name and year it was formed, and boasting about their gun
Yeah, Melly baby
Addressing himself
And I'm back, yeah, yeah-eah
Announcing his return
I'm on a whole 'nother fuckin' wave bro
Saying that he's on a different level or mindset
Can't even swim with this shit I'm spittin', hah
I'm not even sharing everything I know and you still can't keep up
(Young nigga world baby, young nigga world baby
Repeating that the world belongs to the younger generation
Young nigga ways, yeah yeah)
The methods and attitudes of the younger generation
I'm with them sharks fuck nigga, I'm for real, hey
He's with the people who are the most dangerous and serious about their actions
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jamell Demons, Michael Nguyen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
krystal j
We gon' pull up with them sticks and hop out with them choppers
Walking out the ten in blue Balenciagas
I caught an opp, now I got blood on blue Balenciagas
Up that forty, let that pistol sing a melody
Fuck all of that talking, we can go to war
Leave your brain marinating on the boulevard
I got something that'll put you out your misery
Seven point six two, five point five six's, two-two-three
With that K, broad day, we hop out and spray
Young nigga world, young nigga way until my dying day
You ain't 'bout that action, boy let's not pretend
Caught you lacking after school and shot at all your friends
It go like one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten
Unload the clip, reload the clip, and then you spin again
And if they out when you come back then bitch you spin again
Congratulations, I just taught you how to spin a bin
We gon' pull up with them sticks and hop out with them choppers
Walking out the ten in blue Balenciagas
I caught an opp, now I got blood on blue Balenciagas
Up that forty, let that pistol sing a melody
Fuck all of that talking, we can go to war
Leave your brain marinating on the boulevard
I got something that'll put you out your misery
Seven point six two, five point five six's, two-two-three
Two-two-three, AR-15
Carbine 9's, they all on me
Fuck with me, you get murked
It ain't shit to put a pussy nigga on a shirt
Fuck all that talking, we all 'bout that action
We pull up with pistols, you know that we blasting
These niggas ain't really on it, they pussy
I swear to God all these niggas dramatic
Hold up, actually, I wanna fuck her
Pussy run up, we gon' put him on a t-shirt
With it, yeah, with it
Pull up on me with a TEC, huh
Run up on me, you get wet, nigga
Fuck with me, that's your regret
I got some niggas who really be with it
You niggas pussy, you pussy or friendly
You niggas pussy, you don't want no action
All of my niggas will turn you to past tense
We got Glocks with hundred rounds, huh
Catch an opp, kill an opp, lay him down
Fuck with us, you get murked, facts nigga
Big B's, double-O twenty-ten-nine, this brrat nigga
We gon' pull up with them sticks and hop out with them choppers
Walking out the ten in blue Balenciagas
I caught an opp, now I got blood on blue Balenciagas
Up that forty, let that pistol sing a melody
Fuck all of that talking, we can go to war
Leave your brain marinating on the boulevard
I got something that'll put you out your misery
Seven point six two, five point five six's, two-two-three
Yeah, Melly baby
And I'm back, yeah, yeah-eah
I'm on a whole 'nother fuckin' wave bro
Can't even swim with this shit I'm spittin', hah
(Young nigga world baby, young nigga world baby
Young nigga ways, yeah yeah)
I'm with them sharks fuck nigga, I'm for real, hey
Zailey Fernandez
We gon pull out with them sticks
And hop out with them choppers
Walking out the ten in blue Balenciagas
I caught a opp, now I got blood in blue Balenciagas
Up that forty let that pistol sing a Melody
F* all of this talking we can go to war
Leave your brain marinating on the boulevard
I got something that will put you out your misery
Seven point six two
Five point five six's two two three
With that k broad day we have out and spray
Young n* world
Young n* way until my dieing day
You aint bout that action boi let's not pretend
Caught you lacking after school and shot at all ur friends
Sorry I'm too lazy to do the rest I'll do the rest when I edit..
Diamond Anderson
his songs make me feel like im really bout that life
Tynasiaa Mariee
Diamond Anderson facts
Shenayahβs World
Diamond Anderson even when I know Iβm. Not lol
Nicholas Karnes
We know you ain't about that life lol πππ
Beno
Big B's, double-o twenty ten nine braat ni***a
Bubbles Bubble
Diamond Anderson ON ME π
Trinity Jones
This is the song no matter how old it gets or how champ it is it still slaps
Retroactive9393
Facts
ZaneRdTv
This song brings back so much memories ππππ½
Out Law
Memories I wanna forget